Latest content added for UNT Digital Library Collection: World War Two Collectionhttp://digital.library.unt.edu/explore/collections/WWII/browse/?fq=str_title_serial:War+Department+field+manual2012-08-07T13:52:45-05:00UNT LibrariesThis is a custom feed for browsing UNT Digital Library Collection: World War Two CollectionWatermanship2012-08-07T13:52:45-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96650/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96650/"><img alt="Watermanship" title="Watermanship" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96650/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>"The purpose of this manual is three-fold: a. To give you those basic principles of watermanship that will enable you to meet with confidence any emergency that may arise. b. To teach you certain fundamental practices used during small landing-craft operations. c. To show you how to swim small lakes or rivers under combat conditions."</p>Field fortifications2012-08-07T13:52:45-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96654/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96654/"><img alt="Field fortifications" title="Field fortifications" src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc96654/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>"This manual describes field fortification methods and gives details of construction of entrenchments, emplacements, and shelters. It also outlines the principles of terrain appreciation which apply to field fortifications, and explains how to combine individual field fortifications into a unified system by means of organization of the ground."</p>Tactics and technique of division artillery and higher artillery echelons.2010-08-31T22:25:24-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28315/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28315/"><img alt="Tactics and technique of division artillery and higher artillery echelons." title="Tactics and technique of division artillery and higher artillery echelons." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28315/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Describes the mission, organization, and principles of employment of the field artillery unit.</p>Advanced map and aerial photograph reading.2010-08-31T22:25:24-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28314/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28314/"><img alt="Advanced map and aerial photograph reading." title="Advanced map and aerial photograph reading." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28314/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>"The purpose of this manual is to provide a text on advanced map and aerial photograph reading for military personnel who throughly understand the basic material in FM 21-25." (Page 1.)</p>Transportation of the sick and wounded.2010-08-31T22:25:24-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28316/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28316/"><img alt="Transportation of the sick and wounded." title="Transportation of the sick and wounded." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28316/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>This guide is "published for the information and guidance of all concerned" (p. ii) about the proper protocol of transporting sick and wounded war victims. According to the Foreward, "It includes a description of the common methods and means of transporting patients on land, sea, and in the air, and is appropriately illustrated" (p. iii); the descriptions include manual, motor ambulance, rail, water, and air transportation.</p>Army ground forces light aviation.2010-08-31T22:25:24-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28312/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28312/"><img alt="Army ground forces light aviation." title="Army ground forces light aviation." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28312/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>"This manual is a guide for the military personnel of Army Ground Forces units who are concerned with organic light aviation. It describes the training, tactical employment, administration, maintenance, and supply of Army Ground Forces light aviation" (p. 1). The index begins on page 171.</p>Tactical employment : tank destroyer unit.2010-08-31T22:25:24-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28309/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28309/"><img alt="Tactical employment : tank destroyer unit." title="Tactical employment : tank destroyer unit." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc28309/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>"This manual is a guide to the tactical employment of tank destroyer units both self-propelled and towed." (Page 1.)</p>Armored infantry battalion.2010-03-15T21:06:27-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11808/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11808/"><img alt="Armored infantry battalion." title="Armored infantry battalion." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11808/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Describes "the tactical employment of the armored infantry battalion, both as part of a larger force, and when acting independently."</p>Tank destroyer, towed gun platoon.2010-03-15T21:06:27-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11809/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11809/"><img alt="Tank destroyer, towed gun platoon." title="Tank destroyer, towed gun platoon." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11809/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Describes the organization, tactics, and techniques of the towed tank destroyer platoon.</p>Armored infantry company.2010-03-15T21:06:27-05:00http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11807/<p><a href="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11807/"><img alt="Armored infantry company." title="Armored infantry company." src="http://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc11807/thumbnail/"/></a></p><p>Describes the organization, tactics, and techniques of the armored infantry rifle company.</p>